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SSDI Building up Debt
One of the main problems facing Social Security Disability is in its own inefficiency in the way it is managed. Most of the inefficiency is in the overhead of processing paperwork. In a world where most applications are electronic and…
A Look at the Retirement Benefits Changes Coming in 2016
U.S. News and World Report’s Emily Brandon takes a look at some of the major changes taking place in 2016 in the realm of retirement planning. Beginning with an explanation of the myRA savings plan lunched in late 2015, Ms. Brandon’s…
Five Things You Can Do Online with Social Security
(By – Jim Borland, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Communications) You want to enjoy the fall weather, and Social Security’s online servicesfree up your time to lounge in a hammock in your backyard or take your dog on a long walk. You can safely…
Understanding the Implications of the Budget Bill
In an article titled “Changes Coming To Social Security And Medicare Laws: How The New Rules Affect You,” Julienne Roman of Tech Times analyses the new budget bill and assesses the potential impact on Americans and what they need to know…
Some thoughts on waiting to file for Social Security
In an article posted on wiky.com, Derba Miller of mwcradio.com provides a discussion on the oft-explored question of when to file for Social Security benefits. In the article, she discusses a “toolkit” available through the National Academy of Social Insurance designed…
Retirement: You’ve arrived! Now what?
Just making it to that stage of your life doesn’t mean it’s the end of the road. There are a number of post-retirement moves that need to be considered as you embark on this next phase, and they’re presented nicely…
Medicare Part B Deductibles Set to Rise
A recent press release posted on CMS.gov provides definition to the coming increase in Medicare Part B deductibles. The document, titled “2016 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced’ can be read in its entirety here… Notice: The…
Looking at the Deficit Numbers
With tax revenue of $211 billion in October netted against a federal spending level of over $347 billion, you get a clear picture of exactly what deficit spending is. Looked at another way, each individual worker in the U.S. contributed $1,415…
Gallup Poll Provides Insights Into Views on Social Security
A recent national survey by Gallup provides some interesting views on how Americans perceive Social Security. The thoughts range from assumptions on the role Social Income income is expected to play in financing retirement to consumer acceptance of the necessity…
Common Traits in an Inter-Generational Work Place
As Baby Boomers retire, Millennials are making up more and more of the work place, quickly becoming the majority. This may cause concern with the older work force, but the newer workers are not bringing in the sweeping changes in…